I guess I've got sleep on the brain. This is because I've been getting lots of it lately. At the age of 9.5 months, Sarah has finally decided to sleep through the night. (I can almost hear a chorus of angels singing "AHHHH!!!!" in the background.) I don't think I'm jinxing it to say it out loud. She's done it consistently for the past week or so.

Anyway, sleep is an interesting phenomenon in our household. The kids never want to go to sleep, no matter how tired they are. So every. single. night. we have the same "argument" (if you will) about bedtime. Yes, you have to brush your teeth. Yes, you have to put your pajamas on. No, you may not have more water. Yes, you have to go potty one more time. Ben has gotten a lot better about laying down and closing his eyes. He's asleep in minutes. (It might be a man thing.) Abby, on the other hand, needs some time to unwind. We allow her that. (Because I know that's a woman thing.) After we read the book, kiss, hug, and turn the lights out, we'll often hear her playing in her room for a few minutes. Eventually she lays down and goes to sleep without a fuss on her own.

Weekends excepted, mornings in our house are rough. No one wants to wake up. (Although, for some strange reason, they are up and at 'em on Saturday mornings...go figure!) I used to pick them both up and carry them into my bedroom (pre-Sarah) and let them slowly wake up. Well, things are a little more rushed now, and Ben is just too heavy. Back when that was the case though, I must've snapped a dozen different pictures of exactly that - them sleeping in my bed after a violent wake-up call from the mean mom.

So here's a small sampling of them and all of their sleepy glory:

How apropos for a Friday afternoon...as I not-so-fervently fight off the urge to take a nap.

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Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring. ~Marilyn Monroe

Behind the Madness

Jennie

Just an easily distracted, excessively-random, 30-something Christian wife and working mom-turned stay at home mom-turned homeschooling mom of six perfectly imperfect children. Clearly, I'm just the clay. God's having fun molding me.

My Better Half

Sam had no idea what he signed up for when he married this girl. For over 12 years, he's been my rock, my giggle partner, my best friend.

Bright Ben

Our eldest child - At nearly 12 years, he's really polishing his personality. He speaks no less than a million words per day and doesn't really care who's listening. Great sense of humor, this kid. And he's got a real soft spot for his smallest siblings.

Amazing Abby

At nearly nine years old, she has taken on the role of little mama. She can be counted on to take care of everyone around her. She thrives on praise. You can usually find her outside.

Sweet Sarah

Our middlest child - At six years, she can always be counted on for a big hug or sweet snuggle. She says the most hilarious things. She stays cool under pressure. We're pretty sure she's going to make a great ER nurse/dr some day.

Lovable Leah

Our fourth blessing, at three years old, she is practicing her best attorney skills. Smart as a whip, hilarious, and...passionate, we just adore (not so) little Leah.

Neat Noah

Number 5 - He finally made the sidebar, after nearly two years. He might not have been present on the blog but he has been oh-so-present in our home. This kid is noisy, boisterous, and precious. A force if we've ever had one. But those eyes! And that dimple!